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BL – May 2012 – L1 – SB – Q6B – Company Law

Explain two fiduciary duties of a company director.

Directors of companies are placed in special and unique positions. Their status imposes certain duties on them, and these include fiduciary duties.

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Explain any TWO fiduciary duties of a company director.

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BL – May 2012 – L1 – SB – Q6A – Company Law

Advise on the importance of filing annual returns for Xeyoze Limited.

Xeyoze Limited was incorporated by the Corporate Affairs Commission on February 1, 2010. On March 1, 2011, the company bid for a contract to rehabilitate one of the nation’s oil refineries. This contract attracted scores of bidders because it was seen as a very lucrative one. A rival bidder objected to the competence of Xeyoze Limited to bid for the contract on the ground that an investigation at the Corporate Affairs Commission revealed that the company has not filed its annual returns.

Required: Advise Xeyoze Limited on the following:

(i) The importance of filing annual returns. (2 Marks)
(ii) The period within which the annual returns must be filed. (2 Marks)
(iii) The consequences of failure to file annual returns. (2 Marks)
(iv) Whether it is optional to file the annual returns or not (2 Marks)
(v) What is your advice if the contract was bid for on October 1, 2010? (3 Marks)

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BL – May 2012 – L1 – SB – Q5B – Agency Law

State two differences between a hire purchase agreement and a sale agreement.

A hire purchase agreement and a sale agreement are similar but not identical. Required: State any TWO differences between a hire purchase agreement and a sale agreement.

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BL – May 2012 – L1 – SB – Q5A – Agency Law

Advise KMS and Stella on the legal implications of Stella's actions.

Stella works as a sales girl for Kampus Multipurpose Stores (KMS), operated by Lucas on the University Campus. Recently, Lucas discovered that whenever he was not around, Stella would pack Lucas’ wares off the shelves and display her own wares on the shelves. Thus, Stella used her employer’s time, resources and facilities to sell her own wares in place of her employer’s. The financial books of KMS were audited last month and the audit revealed that on some occasions, Stella sold her employer’s wares at a higher rate than that recommended and she pocketed the difference. Required: Advise the following parties on the legal implications of their actions: (i) KMS (5 Marks) (ii) Stella (6 Marks)

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BL – May 2012 – L1 – SB – Q4B – Law of Contract

Explain the concept of undue influence in contract law.

For a contract to be binding on all the parties to it, it must not be tainted by any vitiating element. Undue influence is one of such vitiating elements.
Required: Explain briefly undue influence as a vitiating element in a contract.

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BL – May 2012 – L1 – SB – Q4A – Law of Contract

Advise on the implications of a contract entered into by a minor.

Samuel, aged 16, is the son of Chief Luke Umeh, a multi-billionaire. Two weeks ago, Samuel drove his father’s 2011 model Jeep vehicle to a car exhibition. At the exhibition, he saw a year 2012 model of the same Jeep and entered into a contract with the manufacturers to buy two of the latest Jeep. The two Jeeps were delivered to Samuel and he drives them to his secondary school to impress his school mates. The manufacturers of the Jeep, Manny Auto Engineering Limited, requested payment for the Jeeps but Samuel refused to pay, claiming that he is an infant. The manufacturers are insisting on full payment for the vehicles by Chief Umeh.
Required: Advise the following parties on the implications of their actions:
(i) The manufacturers;
(ii) Samuel; and
(iii) Chief Luke Umeh.

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BL – May 2012 – L1 – SB – Q3C – Sources of Nigerian Law

Explain the tort of vicarious liability.

The law of tort deals with civil liabilities of wrongdoers. There are many heads of liability under the law. One of the heads of liability is the tort of vicarious liability. You are required to explain the tort of vicarious liability.

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BL – May 2012 – L1 – SB – Q3B – Sources of Nigerian Law

State fundamental human rights guaranteed by the Nigerian Constitution.

Every human being has rights which are fundamental and which he enjoys because he is a person. In Nigeria, the fundamental human rights are guaranteed under the Nigerian Constitution. You are required to state any FIVE fundamental human rights guaranteed by Chapter IV of the Nigerian Constitution.

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BL – May 2012 – L1 – SB – Q3A – Sources of Nigerian Law

List the sources of Nigerian law.

Nigerian law is rich both in respect to source and contents. You are required to list any FIVE sources of Nigerian Law.

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BL – May 2012 – L1 – SB – Q2C – Company Law

State two powers of an Official Receiver appointed to manage a debtor's property.

An Official Receiver is usually appointed by the court to take over the management of the property of a debtor. You are required to state TWO powers of an Official Receiver.

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BL – Nov 2023 – L1 – SA – Q3 – Company Law

This question asks about the non-objectives of the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act.

Which of the following is NOT an aim of the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act?
A. Limiting the amount of cash payment and receipt
B. Regulating over the counter transactions
C. Prescribing foreign currencies that are acceptable in Nigeria
D. Providing for proper identification of bank customers
E. Empowering the NDLEA to place surveillance on certain bank accounts

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BL – Nov 2023 – L1 – SA – Q2 – Nigerian Legal System

This question asks about the classification of superior courts in the Nigerian legal system.

Which of the following is NOT a superior court?
A. Customary Court of Appeal
B. Sharia Court of Appeal
C. Customary Court
D. State High Court
E. Federal High Court

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BL – Nov 2023 – L1 – SA – Q1 – Business Ethics and Corporate Governance

This question asks about the duty of a receiver in a corporate setting.

Which of the following is NOT a duty of a receiver in a company?
A. Taking possession of company property
B. Managing company business
C. Discharging all outgoings
D. Protecting company properties
E. Realising securities for the benefit of shareholders

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BMF – May 2023 – L1 – SA – Q6 – Business and Organizational Structures and Choices

Identify an incorrect characteristic of a limited liability partnership firm.

The following are characteristics of a limited liability partnership firm, EXCEPT:

A. Capital for the business is provided by owners
B. Owned by several individuals working together
C. It does not require regulation of its financial reporting
D. Commercial decisions are made by senior partners
E. Liability for the unpaid debts and other obligations of the business is limited

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BL – May 2017 – L1 – SB – Q2c – Partnership Law

Identifies four key features of a limited partner in a partnership.

State FOUR features of a Limited Partner.

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BL – May 2017 – L1 – SA – Q4 – Partnership Law

Identifying a non-element of a partnership.

Which of the following is NOT an element of a partnership?
A. Association of at least two persons
B. A trade or vocation
C. Making of profit
D. Sharing of profit
E. Tenancy in Common

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BL – May 2016 – L1 – SB – Q4c – Law of Trusts

Briefly explain two types of equitable remedies available in business law.

Equity develops from the harshness of common law.

Required:

Explain briefly TWO equitable remedies.

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BL – May 2024 – L1 – SB – Q3c – Company Law

Explain four functions of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC). Explain four functions of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC).

The Corporate Affairs Commission is the statutory body that regulates the affairs of business organisations in Nigeria.
Required:
Explain FOUR functions of the Corporate Affairs Commission. (8 Marks)

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BL – May 2024 – L1 – SB – Q3b – Law of Contract

State and explain four rules that govern consideration in contracts.

Consideration is an element of a contract.
Required:
State FOUR rules that govern consideration. (6 Marks)

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BL – May 2024 – L1 – SB – Q3a – Agency Law

Explain the roles and characteristics of a factor and a del credere agent.

Certain agents are classified as special agents.
Required:
Explain the following special agents:
i. Factor (3 Marks)
ii. Del credere agent (3 Marks)

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